Movies:
* The Shape of Water (2017): Played Strickland, a stern and imposing government official.
* Call Me By Your Name (2017): Portrayed Mr. Perlman, the father of Elio.
* Hugo (2011): Played Rene Tabard, a toymaker and rival of Georges Méliès.
* Seven Psychopaths (2012): Played a hitman named "The Actor" in this dark comedy.
* The Post (2017): Played Ben Bradlee Jr., the son of the Washington Post's legendary editor.
* Doctor Strange (2016): Played Nicodemus West, a sorcerer and antagonist.
* The Irishman (2019): Played Murray Humphreys, a mob lawyer.
* The Menu (2022): Played Chef Julian Slowik, the enigmatic chef of a luxurious island restaurant.
* A Serious Man (2009): Played Larry Gopnik, a Jewish physics professor facing various existential crises.
* The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby (2014): Played a troubled husband, with separate roles in both "Him" and "Her" versions of the film.
* The Guilty (2021): Played a police officer who receives a chilling phone call from a kidnapped woman.
* Confess, Fletch (2022): Played an art dealer named Howard, a potential suspect in a murder mystery.
Television:
* Boardwalk Empire (2010-2014): Played Arnold Rothstein, a notorious gangster in 1920s Atlantic City.
* Fargo (2014-2020): Played a recurring role as the enigmatic and mysterious "Sy" Feltz.
* The Looming Tower (2018): Played John O'Neill, a counter-terrorism expert.
* Your Honor (2020-2021): Played a judge who makes a difficult decision to protect his son from a hit-and-run.
* The Offer (2022): Played Marty Kaplan, a writer and producer who worked on "The Godfather."
* Severance (2022-present): Plays Burt, a character who manages the "Severance" program.
This list is not exhaustive but highlights some of Michael Stuhlbarg's most notable works. He has also appeared in several other films and television shows, showcasing his talent in both dramatic and comedic roles.